Employee Relations Specialist

The role works in a preventative manner by providing training to managers and supervisors on topics including performance management and communication techniques, and by serving as a resource to managers and supervisors as well as to the People Department team. This is a role within the Center's People Department. However, for an interim period, the position will report to the Deputy General Counsel.

Client Details

Highly reputable non-profit organization with the aim of creating a more effective and humane criminal justice system through local research.

Description

• Identify and respond to employee complaints and potential violations of Center policies.
• Lead workplace investigations including the intake of complaints, planning investigations, interviewing, writing investigation reports, and communicating outcomes of investigations. Determine and initiate follow-up plans for investigations and other related matters.

• Maintain and manage administrative record-keeping related to workplace investigations, including any Sharepoint, Google or other folders and systems currently in use or that may be created for this purpose.

• Be a resource to managers and all staff on Employee Relations processes, policies, and best practices and ensure the proper implementation.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff by being proactive and responsive to employee inquiries.
• Develop and lead training and other supports to managers on topics such as giving feedback and communication techniques.

• Visit program site locations to connect with our staff to deepen relations with staff.
• After the role transitions to the People Department, continue to coordinate and consult with the Legal Team on investigations and other employee relations matters, as appropriate.

• After the role transitions to the People Department, assist with other projects as needed.

Profile

• BA/BS degree required.
• A minimum of 2 years of HR Generalist or related Employee relations experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience conducting workplace investigations in response to employee complaints particularly in relation to Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Harassment and Discrimination and Violence-Free Workplace policies.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving, exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required.
• Strong ability to work independently, prioritize work, efficiently complete tasks with multiple simultaneous projects, maintain confidentiality and discretion, and exercise good judgment.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.

Job Offer

• Highly desirable and competitive hourly rate
• A true temp to perm position within 3/4 months
• Great company benefits and 403B Match.
• Fantastic company culture with a growing team within the employee relations space.
• Hybrid work schedule 2/3 days on site.
• Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Medical, dental, vision benefits provided from day 1
• Wonderful team and general counsel which is growing, providing further opportunities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.